Tim Cadogan

Central Otago mayor Tim Cadogan did not expect the pushback he got when he suggested pensioners reverse-mortgage their homes to help with the cost of living.  Audio

Central Otago ratepayers are facing a rates increase of an average of just over 24 percent.

The district's mayor, Tim Cadogan says that's a lot better than what the council had considered, which… Audio

Three southern mayors are pleading for the Government to offer real answers to a looming decade of big rate hikes, now the cost of three waters is back on their books.

The coalition Government has… Audio

For opponents to the government's planned three waters reform, changes announced yesterday doesn't do enough to address concerns over community ownership and local decision making.

For supporters… Audio

Local Government New Zealand is today launching a campaign called Adopt a Community, where councils can start raising funds for the Mayoral Relief Funds of areas hard hit by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Local… Audio

Raw sewage from the Omakau wastewater plant was washed into the Manuherikia River for eight hours during a storm on Tuesday.

Central Otago District Council has confirmed the sewerage is now contained… Audio

The 94th Academy Awards is this afternoon and The Power of the Dog, directed by Kiwi Dame Jane Campion, has a leading 12 nominations, including being tipped as favourite for Best Picture.

The movie… Audio

Today's Bookmarks guest is Mayor Tim Cadogan of Central Otago. Tim became Mayor in 2016 but was formally a lawyer, specialising in criminal and family work. Audio

Central Otago Fruit growers say they are confident they will have enough workers to pick this summer season despite border closures. Usually New Zealand relies heavily on Pacific island RSE workers… Audio

There's been a lot of discussion around where double-vaccinated Aucklanders are welcome this summer once the borders open. Karyn is joined by mayors from around the country to hear their thoughts on… Audio

The Government's decision to push through the Three Water reforms is getting widespread opposition from South Island councils, with the move labelled by some as a confiscation of assets.

The whole… Audio

Mayors around the country are lining up for a fight as the controversial three waters reforms approach another deadline.

The plan shifts control of drinking, waste and storm water infrastructure from… Audio

Rural communities in the south worry they may be left behind during the Covid-19 vaccine roll out.

There are currently no vaccine clinics operating on Stewart Island, nor in remote centres such as Te… Audio

Just as winter starts to bite, power users through central Otago and Dunedin have had confirmation they'll have to wear the cost of improving the region's electricity network. The Commerce Commission… Audio

A sudden glut of spaces in MIQ facilities have opened this month - and New Zealanders overseas are being advised to snap them up if they want to come home.

Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan says some… Audio

Electricity line charges are set to rise in Central Otago by a whopping 60 percent in the next five years Today, the Commerce Commission gave the Dunedin City Council-owned lines company Aurora Energy… Audio

While many and various events up and down the South Island have been cancelled due to being locked down in Covid-19 alert level 2, some of the regions mayors insist its where they need to be. Video, Audio